CAL EANGUS is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 CAL EANGUS Scholarship, each awarded a $1,000 cash scholarship to use as they wish toward their educational goals. Whether for tuition, supplies, or personal development, these scholarships are designed to support our members and their families as they pursue higher education and professional advancement.
Applications were thoroughly reviewed and scored by the CAL EANGUS Scholarship Committee, with selections based on academic achievement, service, and community involvement.
This year’s recipients represent a wide array of units and affiliations from across the California National Guard and, for the first time, the California State Guard (CSG).
2025 CAL EANGUS Scholarship Recipients:
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PVT Alondra Sanchez – RRB
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A1C Maria Harney – 146 AW
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A1C Sunshee Kwon – 146 AW
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A1C Erardo Pelayo – 195 WG
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SrA Julie Hinh – 129 RQW
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SrA Nicole Farr – 129 RQW
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SrA Kevin Varga – 146 AW
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SrA Evelyn Chaclan – 163 ATKW
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SSgt Brandon Figaro – 195 WG
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SGT(CA) Jasiah McCray – California State Guard
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TSgt Kyle Olson – 129 RQW
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SSG Roberto Cartmill – RRB / RCP2
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TSgt Jason Deming – 129 RQW
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MSgt Christopher Laynes – 129 RQW
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MSgt Deja Grant – 163 ATKW
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Jay Seth Crisostomo – Child of SMSgt Crisostomo, 129 RQW
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Allen Pangilinan – Child of MSgt Sepielli, 163 ATKW
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Meilani Cawaling – Spouse of TSgt Cawaling, 163 ATKW
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Brody Emmons – Child of SSgt Evan Emmons, 163 ATKW
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Freedom Champion – Child of CW5(RET) Nathan Champion
This year marks a historic milestone for the scholarship program with the selection of SGT(CA) Jasiah McCray, the first-ever recipient from the California State Guard.
“A few years ago, the CAL EANGUS board voted to allow California State Guard members into the association—either as Enlisted Members (if they previously served in a Federal Component) or as Associate Members,” said Josh J. Baker, President of CAL EANGUS. “It’s incredible to now see those members benefiting from programs like the scholarship fund. This is exactly why we made that decision.”
We extend our sincere gratitude to the CAL EANGUS Scholarship Committee for their time and dedication to reviewing applications, as well as to our generous donors who make this program possible:
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USAA
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AFBA 5-Star
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CAL EANGUS Donor Members
Congratulations again to all our recipients. We are proud to support your journey and look forward to seeing the positive impact you will continue to make.
